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Friends of the Sangamon Valley begins new chapter with Gudmundson Wildlife Sanctuary

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Vanessa Ferguson

Published December 14, 2023 at 9:40 AM CST

Group picture at the Friends of the Sangamon Valley Environmental/Conservation Leadership Summit — The Friends of the Sangamon Valley held an Environmental/Conservation Leadership Summit in the fall of 2023.

Angela Funk is the new Executive Director of the Friends of the Sangamon Valley, which recently celebrated 25 years. Funk spoke to Community Voices about what’s in store for the next 25 years and how the newly acquired Gudmundson Wildlife Sanctuary is helping the organization preserve Illinois natural habitat.